Sitters
Sitters

Jovie of Concord, Newton, Wellesley, Metrowest, South Shore, Rhode Island is hiring creative, energetic, responsible and outgoing contract full-time and part-time sitters to care for local families in our community!

If you enjoy working with children and spending time outdoors, building forts, creating art projects, and imaginary play - a sitter job with our team is for you! Make a difference in a child’s life, do work that matters, and make connections. You’ll help support families by providing fun and exceptional in-home childcare. Apply today to join our amazing sitter team.

Our daytime sitters work 3-7 days per week between the hours of 6 am-7 pm, providing care for families with children of all ages from infant to 12+, typically within a 30-mile radius of their homes. They create a safe environment for the children in their care to learn and play. They engage the children in creative arts & activities, as well as outdoor fun. They leave it better for the families by ensuring all messes are cleaned up and the house is left organized. They communicate well with the children & the parents.

You enter your availability to care for families, we handle the scheduling for you. We are looking for caregivers in the following areas and surrounding cities: Boston and surrounding!

Hourly rate of $19-22 per hour, depending on experience.

  • Able to complete paid Onboarding and Orientation, prior to start date caring for local families
  • Priority given to candidates with full-time availability (30+ hours per week)
  • Candidates that are available part-time (full day availability) or weekends!

Who is right for the job?

Someone who loves kids, has a can-do attitude, who cares about positive results and who will ensure to leave any situation better than they found it. You’re creative and caring, organized, willing to learn, and of course, FUN!

Must Haves:

  • 2 years childcare experience (infant care experience highly preferred but not required)
  • Reliable personal vehicle or access to public transportation
  • Able and willing to commute up to 30 miles from your home.
  • Strong communication skills to successfully work with Parents, Managers and Kids
  • At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States
  • Willing/able to pass a background check with driving history in accordance with local law
  • CPR certified (or willing and able to take online CPR course that we reimburse)
  • The ability to perform your job safely. You will be playing with children, on the floor, outside etc!
  • COVID-19 Vaccination, highly preferred

What you’ll get:

  • Professionally paid contract position, with a biweekly direct deposit
  • Sitter Bag with supplies to set you up for fun and positive days with children
  • Families that are fully vetted as safe, healthy, and following CDC guidelines
  • Management team that handles all scheduling and payroll for you.
  • Onboarding and training sessions (paid time) to set you up for success before your first day with a family, and ongoing support and check-ins
  • Ability to transition to long-term position as a private nanny.
  • Staffing manager available to you for ongoing support and resources.
  • Pre-screened families and quality work environments.
  • Personally matched families to ensure the right fit.

About Jovie of Concord, Newton, Wellesley, Metrowest, South Shore, and Rhode Island:

Jovie of Concord, Newton, Wellesley, Metrowest, South Shore, and Rhode Island offers a complete set of placement and on-call childcare services specifically tailored to the needs of busy families and working professionals. We recognize the need for a unique and specialized service that connects parents with safe and reliable nannies / role models.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

 

  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

 

Schedule:

 

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekends as needed

 

COVID-19 considerations:

We are hiring vaccinated caregivers to care for local families.

Application Question(s):

 

  • Are you fully vaccinated for covid-19?
  • What days per week are you available to work a full day caring for a family, with availability of 7am-7pm or 8am-8pm? A typical day with a family is 6-9 hours and will be scheduled for you. Part-time hours are available as well.

 

Experience:

 

  • Childcare: 2 years (Required)
  • Infant care: 2 years (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

 

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

 

Work Location: On the road